Title Restaurant Chef | Full-Time | Port Wentworth Ice Cove

Oak View Group (OVG) is a global leader specializing in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, designed to enhance the experience of venues and audiences worldwide. Founded in 2015, OVG has developed into a powerhouse in the industry, owning and managing seven world-class venues and providing comprehensive services across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Their operations span four continents, servicing iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions. Dedicated to innovation and excellence, OVG combines state-of-the-art infrastructure with a commitment to superior customer service, making it a pioneer in the live entertainment sector.

The Restaurant Chef role at Oak View Group's Port Wentworth Ice Cove location is a full-time, salaried position offering an annual salary of $60,000. This position plays a vital role in the culinary division, overseeing the public food culinary team and contributing to the efficient and profitable operation of the business. The Restaurant Chef is responsible for a wide array of duties including event planning support, scheduling, food preparation and production, food cost control, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation policies. This leadership role demands strong management skills to handle employee training and supervision, kitchen safety protocols, and operational integrity.

The role requires excellent attendance and flexibility, as the schedule is variable and event-driven, often including evenings and weekends. Candidates must present professionally, possess outstanding interpersonal skills, and exhibit strong self-direction. The Restaurant Chef is instrumental in achieving the budgeted food percentages through efficient control measures such as portion control, inventory management, and waste reduction. Labor costs must be managed effectively by scheduling and cross-training staff to ensure productivity and development.

A key responsibility involves maintaining the quality and consistency standards set by OVG, including menu development, recipe adherence, and food presentation standards. The chef must also coordinate the maintenance and repair of kitchen equipment to assure operational readiness at all times. They support event catering services by assisting in delivery and setup of food service areas when necessary. As a leader, the Restaurant Chef fosters a positive and compliant employee relations climate through staffing, training, evaluations, and counseling while promoting teamwork and communication across all departments.

Compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations is critical, requiring clear communication and reinforcement of standards to all kitchen staff. Additionally, the chef assists with kitchen administrative functions such as record-keeping, food inventories, and invoicing. Effective organization of employee schedules ensures adequate coverage of kitchen operations.

Oak View Group values diversity and inclusivity, believing that these elements drive innovation, strengthen their workforce, improve service, and elevate standards of excellence. They are committed to equal employment opportunities and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Full-time employees benefit from a comprehensive package inclusive of health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions, and paid time off encompassing vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays annually.